Google Docs vs ONLYOFFICE Docs

Google Docs9.2Visit ONLYOFFICE Docs8.8Visit

Higher score Google Docs #2 in Word Processing Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Google Docs

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ONLYOFFICE Docs #5 in Word Processing Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ONLYOFFICE

• Google Docs fits best

  Teams prioritizing browser collaboration

• ONLYOFFICE Docs fits best

  Organizations needing self-hosted office software

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Side by side

Feature	Google Docs 9.2/10 Visit ↗	ONLYOFFICE Docs 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Word Processing Software	#5 in Word Processing Software
Best for	Teams prioritizing browser collaboration	Organizations needing self-hosted office software
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$7/user/mo	$1,500/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	40+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Docs 3/4 · ONLYOFFICE Docs 4/4
Desktop apps	—	✓ (best)
Offline editing	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Track changes	✓	✓
Specs
Desktop platforms	Not checked yet	Windows, Linux, macOS
Maximum document size	50 MB	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Deep real-time co-editing with comments, tasks, and suggested edits Granular sharing permissions and restorable version history Offline editing plus Microsoft Word and PDF import support	Free, open-source Community edition with self-hosting Supports documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, and PDFs Includes co-editing, review, version restoration, and document comparison
Cons	No verified desktop apps are listed Higher tiers are needed for Gemini or advanced management features Paid plans bundle Docs with broader Workspace tools	Enterprise starts at $1,500 per license Community edition is recommended for up to 20 users Developer edition requires pricing engagement
Our verdict	Google Docs is a cloud-based word processor for individuals, organizations, and teams. It supports document creation and formatting through templates, building blocks, document tabs, and pageless layouts. Users can collaborate in real… Read the review →	ONLYOFFICE Docs is an open-source office editing suite for individuals, teams, organizations, and developers. It provides online editors for text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, fillable forms, and PDFs, with support for real-time… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google Docs — where it wins

  • Deep real-time co-editing with comments, tasks, and suggested edits
  • Granular sharing permissions and restorable version history
  • Offline editing plus Microsoft Word and PDF import support

  Where it doesn't

  • No verified desktop apps are listed
  • Higher tiers are needed for Gemini or advanced management features
  • Paid plans bundle Docs with broader Workspace tools

• ONLYOFFICE Docs — where it wins

  • Free, open-source Community edition with self-hosting
  • Supports documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, and PDFs
  • Includes co-editing, review, version restoration, and document comparison

  Where it doesn't

  • Enterprise starts at $1,500 per license
  • Community edition is recommended for up to 20 users
  • Developer edition requires pricing engagement

• Google Docs9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A strong browser-first word processor for teams that edit documents together.

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• ONLYOFFICE Docs8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad, self-hosted office suite with free Community access and a costly Enterprise tier.

  Visit ONLYOFFICEFull verdict →